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2025-09-18

Smoking, vaping, and nicotine pouches linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk

Past studies show that there are a number of lifestyle factors that may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, such as smoking. There are different subtypes of type 2 diabetes, which can be related to age, insulin resistance, and obesity. A new study reconfirms smoking as a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, and says this risk occurs across all four subtypes of the condition. It also finds that smoke-free tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, can also heighten diabetes risk.

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2025-09-17

disease risk in women with diabetes

Each year about 25 million women around the world experience menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment sometimes prescribed to people going through menopause, which has some potential complications, including blood clots and stroke. New research says that women with type 2 diabetes using HRT skin patches are not at a higher risk for blood clots or stroke. However, the study did find that women with type 2 diabetes taking oral HRT may increase their risk for pulmonary embolism and heart disease overall.

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2025-09-16

Video games that help you exercise may also keep the brain fit, study shows

Mild cognitive impairment can involve cognitive struggles and can increase someone’s chances of developing dementia. Exergaming involves technology that requires physical activity and has possible cognitive benefits. One recent study found that serious exergaming may positively impact gray matter and white matter in the brain, and that these brain changes may be linked to cognitive improvements.

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2025-09-15

What type of diet worsens IBD symptoms?

Researchers from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland investigated how diet can affect the severity of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which can cause severe gastrointestinal problems. A study of participants with IBD showed that those with diets deemed anti-inflammatory were more likely to be in remission or have mild disease. People whose diets tended towards being pro-inflammatory, however, were up to three times more likely to have moderate-to-severe IBD.

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2025-09-14

Heart attacks may be linked to bacterial infections, study finds

In 2022, about 19.8 million people globally died from heart disease, with about 85% of these deaths attributed to stroke and heart attack. Previous research has linked bacterial infections as a risk factor for heart disease. Past studies have also linked bacterial infections to an increased risk of arterial plaque buildup. A new study has now identified specific bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat, which researchers believe may be a trigger for a heart attack.

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2025-09-13

Chronic insomnia may raise dementia risk by 40%, lead to 3.5 years faster aging

Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling and staying asleep. Past studies have linked insomnia to an increased risk for a number of health concerns, including cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study found that people with chronic insomnia may be at a greater risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment than those with non-chronic insomnia, associated with faster brain aging.

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2025-09-12

Why men and women may need different approaches to heart health as they age

An integrated digital health system involving a mobile device app and a blood pressure monitor proved effective in lowering participants’ blood pressure in a new study. The digital intervention was particularly effective for women, including women of perimenopausal and menopausal age, who had high blood pressure. Menopause is a time of heightened cardiovascular risk, so interventions such as this are a welcome innovation. Such digital health systems appear to be more effective for women due to their greater engagement with the systems, compared to men.

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2025-09-12

Having 2 or more mood, anxiety disorders may increase dementia risk by 90%

Past research has linked certain mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, to an increased risk for dementia. A new study has found that people who have multiple mental health conditions have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with one. Coexisting mood and anxiety disorders correlated with increased dementia odds of up to 90%. Researchers report that this risk percentage increases with each additional concurrent mental health disorder.

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2025-09-11

Single dose of medical LSD shows promise in reducing anxiety

About 4% of the global population lives with an anxiety disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). While there are currently treatment options available for GAD, past studies show that about 50% of people will not respond to first-line treatments like antidepressant therapy. A new study reports the results of a phase 2b clinical trial of an LSD medication that shows promise in treating anxiety. The drug, called MM120, is an oral pharmaceutical form of LSD, the hallucinogenic drug also known as acid.

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2025-09-10

Keto diet may affect aging speed differently in males and females

A new study in mice found that a ketogenic diet did not accelerate the aging of females, although it did cause males to age more rapidly. The authors of the study found that the presence of estrogen in the female mice blocked the aging effect of the diet. When males were treated with estrogen, estradiol, and antioxidants, the rapid-aging effects of the diets decreased. Further study is required to determine if these effects translate to humans.

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2025-09-09

Eating breakfast late linked to biological aging, depression, and oral health issues

Past studies show that certain healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating a nutritional diet, can help people live longer and healthier. A new study found the time of day people eat their meals — especially breakfast — may also affect longevity. Eating breakfast later in the day, for example, was linked to depression and oral health issues.

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2025-09-07

Why potassium supplements might help lower heart failure risk

A new trial investigating high-normal serum potassium levels for people at high risk of ventricular arrhythmias delivered promising results. Compared to a control group, people with these elevated potassium levels fared better over the approximately 3 years of the trial. Too little potassium is bad for the heart, and so is too much. The trial suggested a new sweet spot for at-risk heart patients.

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